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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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