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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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