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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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