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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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