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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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