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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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