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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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