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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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