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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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