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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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