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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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