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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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