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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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