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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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