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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes 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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