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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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