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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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