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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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