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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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