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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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