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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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