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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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