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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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