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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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