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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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