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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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