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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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