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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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