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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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