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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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