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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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