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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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