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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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