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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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