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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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