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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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