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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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