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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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