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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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