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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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