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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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