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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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