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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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