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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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