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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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