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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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