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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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