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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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