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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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