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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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