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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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