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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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