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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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