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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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