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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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