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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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