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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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