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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of 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 expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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