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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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