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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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