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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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