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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Teachers 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 meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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