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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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