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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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