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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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