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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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