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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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