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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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