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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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