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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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