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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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