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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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