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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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