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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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