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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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