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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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