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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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