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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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