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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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