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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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