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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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