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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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