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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers 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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