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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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