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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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