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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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