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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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