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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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