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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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