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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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