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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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