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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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