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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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