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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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