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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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