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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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