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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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