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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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