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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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