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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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