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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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