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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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