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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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