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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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