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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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