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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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