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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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