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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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