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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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