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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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