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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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