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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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