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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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