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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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