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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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