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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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