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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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