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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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