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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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