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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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