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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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