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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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