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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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