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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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