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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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