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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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