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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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