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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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