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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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