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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners 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 numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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