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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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