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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important 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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