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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. 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 increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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