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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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