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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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