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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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