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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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