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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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