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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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