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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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