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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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