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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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