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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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