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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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