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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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