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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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