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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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