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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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