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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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