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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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