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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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