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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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