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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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