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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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