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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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