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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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