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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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