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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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