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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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