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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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