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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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