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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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