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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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