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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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