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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about 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 developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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