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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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