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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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