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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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