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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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