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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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