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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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