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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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