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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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