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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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