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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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