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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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