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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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