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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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