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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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