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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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