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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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