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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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