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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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