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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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