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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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