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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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