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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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