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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information 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 issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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