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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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