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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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