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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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