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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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