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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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