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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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