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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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