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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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