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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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