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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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