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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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