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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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