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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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