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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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