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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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