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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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