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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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