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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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