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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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