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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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