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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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