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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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