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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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