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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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