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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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