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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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