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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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