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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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