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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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