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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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