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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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