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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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