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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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