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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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