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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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