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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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