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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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