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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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