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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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