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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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