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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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