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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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