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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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