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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the 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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