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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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