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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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