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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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