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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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