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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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