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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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