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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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