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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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