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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major 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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