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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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