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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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