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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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