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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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