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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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