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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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