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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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