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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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