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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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