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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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