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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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