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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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