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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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