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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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