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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key 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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