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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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