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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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