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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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