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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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