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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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