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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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