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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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