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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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