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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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