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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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