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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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