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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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