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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp 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 growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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