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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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