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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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