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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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