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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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