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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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