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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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