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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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