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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive 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 details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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