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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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