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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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