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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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