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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key 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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