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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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