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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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