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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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