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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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