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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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