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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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