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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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