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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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