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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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