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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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