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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp 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 expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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