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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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