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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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