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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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