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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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