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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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