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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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