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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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