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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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