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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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