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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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