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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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