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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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