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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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