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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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