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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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