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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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