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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses 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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