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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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