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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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