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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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