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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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