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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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