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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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