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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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