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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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