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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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