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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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