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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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