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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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