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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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