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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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