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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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