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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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