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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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