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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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