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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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