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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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