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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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