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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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