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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key 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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