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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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