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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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