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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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