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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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