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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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