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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative 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 scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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