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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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