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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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