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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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