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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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