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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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