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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the 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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