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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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