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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about 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 expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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