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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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