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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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