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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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