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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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