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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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