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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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