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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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