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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses 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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