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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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