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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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