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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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