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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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