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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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