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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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