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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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