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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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