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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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