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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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