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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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