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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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