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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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