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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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