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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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