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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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