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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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