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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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