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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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