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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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