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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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