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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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