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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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