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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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