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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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