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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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