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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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