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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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