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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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