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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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