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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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