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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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