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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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