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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online 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 variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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