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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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