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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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