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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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