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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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