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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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