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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major 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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