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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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