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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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