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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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