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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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