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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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