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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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