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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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