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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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