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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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