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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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