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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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