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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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