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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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