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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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