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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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