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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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