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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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