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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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