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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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