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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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