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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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