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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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