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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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