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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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