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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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