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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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