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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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