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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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