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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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