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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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