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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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