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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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