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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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