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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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