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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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