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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education