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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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