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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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