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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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