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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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