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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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