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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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