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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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