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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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