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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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