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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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