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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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