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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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