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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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