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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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