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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about 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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