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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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