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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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