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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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