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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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