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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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