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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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