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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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