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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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