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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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