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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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