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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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