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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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