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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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