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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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