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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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