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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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