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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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