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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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