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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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