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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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