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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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