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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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