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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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