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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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