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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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