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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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