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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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