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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important 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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