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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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