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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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