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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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