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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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