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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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