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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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