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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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