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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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