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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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