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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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