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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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