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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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