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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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