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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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