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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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