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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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