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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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