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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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