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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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