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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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