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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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