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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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