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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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