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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major 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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