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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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