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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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