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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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