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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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