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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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