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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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