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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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