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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping 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 inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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