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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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