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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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