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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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