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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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