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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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