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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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