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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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